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United States of America v. Tonya Robinson and Albert Smith
Date: 12-16-2025
Case Number: 21-CR-64
Judge: Jon E. DeUilio
Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana (St. Joseph County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in South Bend
Defendant's Attorney:
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Tonya Robinson and Albert Smith held leadership roles at the Housing Authority of South Bend, an institution dedicated to providing affordable housing in the local community. Instead of helping their tenants, Robinson and Smith used their positions to enrich themselves through a kickback scheme. They hired contractors to perform
fictional maintenance work on Housing Authority properties and then took a cut of the payments for those projects.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Tonya Robinson and Albert Smith?
The outcome was: A jury convicted them of wire fraud and bank fraud, among other federal crimes. Reversed in part.
Which court heard United States of America v. Tonya Robinson and Albert Smith?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana (St. Joseph County), IN. The presiding judge was Jon E. DeUilio.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Tonya Robinson and Albert Smith?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in South Bend. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best South Bend Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Tonya Robinson and Albert Smith decided?
This case was decided on December 16, 2025.